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What is the best equipment for cooking caramels

Started this discussion. Last reply by cheebs Apr 9, 2012. 7 Replies

I make a lot of fleur de sel caramels and I am thinking of investing in specific equipment just for caramel production. Does any one have any reccomendations? Are induction burners completely out of…Continue

What is the best way to decorate with Gold Leaf?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrea Bauer Mar 22, 2012. 1 Reply

I like to decorate my enrobed bon bons with gold leaf; however, I find that I have a hard time controlling it. I have tried using a pairing knife as well as tweezers. It works, but it certainly does…Continue

How does one make a living in the chocolate business?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Daniel Herskovic Mar 4, 2012. 17 Replies

One thing that all of us have in common is a passion for chocolate. It is important to find meaning in work and for some reason I find meaning in chocolate. I love the process of making chocolate…Continue

What's your dream machine?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stefano Oct 19, 2012. 21 Replies

I believe it's a good thing to visualize your dream happening. Imagine your chocolate business is booming and you need to buy the very best machinery to keep up.  What would you get? A Selmi, LCM,…Continue

 

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Daniel Herskovic replied to Lawrence danielka's discussion Tempering Machine VS Melter
"I am a believer in getting a Mol D'art Melter to start. I purchased a 6kg melter and 5 years later I use it all the time. I have made many thousands of chocolates out of that thing. The other tempering machines are nice, but you will be able to…"
Saturday
Daniel Herskovic replied to Veronique's discussion Where to buy transfer sheets (USA)
"My favorite brand of transfer sheet is PCB and Qzina supplies them. Also, www.bakedeco.com is a excellent source. I also really like Choco Trasfer Sheets. Nicole and Kurt are great people."
Saturday
Daniel Herskovic and Bridgette Ahn are now friends
May 10
Daniel Herskovic replied to Jon Geller's discussion Wanted - Used Cooling Table in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
"You are welcome to contact me with pricing on small cooling tables. I would also be interested in a candy stove. Thank you! Daniel Herskovic daniel@mayanachocolate.net"
May 10
Daniel Herskovic joined Clay Gordon's group
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Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted

This is the group where ChocolateLife members can A) Advertise USED equipment for sale to other ChocolateLife members.B) Let other ChocolateLife members know that they are looking for equipment (new or used).See More
May 10
Daniel Herskovic and Pamela are now friends
Apr 9
Daniel Herskovic replied to Daniela Vasquez's discussion Truffle Trouble
"Keep on making those posts! I always enjoy reading them!"
Apr 5
Daniel Herskovic replied to Valerie Herskowitz's discussion Best candy boxes for shipping
"Hi Valerie, I would recommend checking out the boxes at Chocolat Chocolat in Quebec. Putting your chocolate bon bons in a candy tray with a candy pad on top of the confections is the safest way for your bon bons to arrive safely. I would just be…"
Mar 31
Daniel Herskovic replied to Paul Ireson's discussion DIY enrobing machine?
"Wow! Good luck to you! I look forward to hearing the developments of this project!"
Mar 31
Daniel Herskovic replied to Valerie Herskowitz's discussion Storage of Chocolate Transfer sheets
"I'm going to second Kerry's suggestion. Ultimately, I am sure you will be fine if the package is sealed and you let the transfer sheets come to room temperature prior to using."
Mar 28
Daniel Herskovic replied to Pamela's discussion Your opinion on mini enrobers!
"Hi! I love talking about enrobers. Check out the link below. You will see my detailed post about my experience with the Mini enrober by Perfect Equipment. Good luck with your…"
Mar 25
Daniel Herskovic replied to Matt Carter's discussion matfer choco 15R
"It looks like a good machine. I have experience using a 6kg Mol D'art melter. The user must keep the chocolate in temper, but it is easily accomplished. This melter is great to get one started producing molded or dipped confections. Good luck…"
Mar 18
Daniel Herskovic replied to Mark J Stone's discussion $200.00 prize for a Dark Chocolate drizzle recipe for popcorn in the group Startup Central
"Mark, You actually inspired me to create this batch of popcorn. It is really fantastic and I'm going to find a way to add it to my product line. Prior to this post, popcorn was not on my brain. Thanks!"
Mar 11
Daniel Herskovic replied to Heather Johnston's discussion Solid chocolates versus filled bonbons - trouble with setting up properly
"There is still too much heat trapped in the solid chocolate when you cast it.  I don't mold solid pieces and tabletts, but I have seen other chocolatiers pop the filled molds into a fridge briefly (with low humidity)  to get the heat…"
Mar 9
Daniel Herskovic replied to Andre Costa's discussion Looking for a partner in New York City
"Brad, I have read many of your posts on this forum and this one might very well be the best and most inspiring."
Mar 9
Daniel Herskovic replied to Mark J Stone's discussion $200.00 prize for a Dark Chocolate drizzle recipe for popcorn in the group Startup Central
"I understand. In that case, may I alternatively propose your plain popcorn with a high quality 72% dark chocolate. Many Health conscious people like the idea of high quality dark chocolate without added flavorings. Guittard 72% dark chocolate…"
Mar 9

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Most memorable chocolate experience:
Haveing my Mayana Chocolate Declared "Best Chocolate" by the Chicago Reader's "Best of Chicago 2010" issue
My favorite chocolate is:
I especially like Twix!

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